ENL/ESOL Teacher - Long Term Substitute - Forest Elementary/East High

Dates of assignment: Approx. 2/10/25 - 5/16/25 (12 weeks)

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be NYS certified in ESOL
• Plan, organize and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district's/school's instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area
• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition

ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of student
• Culturally sensitive to all students
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and constantly improve and expand skills
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Demonstrate the ability to interact in a positive manner with all students and staff

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrate a sense of humor
• Dependable
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to multi-task
• Caring, patient and enjoys working with middle school children
• At least 1 year experience working with school aged children